Made In Malaysia! Trains Manufactured By CRRC Ipoh

[gslv mk3]

Actually India also has narrow-gauge tracks for railway transport.

Only tourism lines.

 

[AndrewJin]

BYD electric bus for BRT in KL.

Narrow gauge standard was used by British colonial government when they ruled Malaya. As why they used narrow gauge, the reason is the geographical factor , soft muddy ground and hilly topography.

More than 90% of present railways were laid during colonial era, there was not much changes due to disincentive from heavy operating losses.

Only recently did technology catching up. Narrow gauge or not, Malaysian passenger trains now are moving at 100-120 km per hour, much faster than some wide gauge trains in certain South Asian country.

If Malaysia starts to build HSR, standard gauge will be the only choice unless choosing the extremely uncomfortable tilt train from Spain......

What ? So I have a company with highest tech in the world. So I will share it with "friendly" people so that they can compete with me in the future?

You smoking Indian ganja recently ?

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Share means building overseas subsidiaries around the world.

I don't think CRRC Changchun will compete with CRRC Sifang overseas,,,,,

CRRC Changchun in Australia

 

[rott]

China, Malaysia sign infrastructure, defense deals
(Xinhua) November 02, 2016

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) holds a welcome ceremony for visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak before their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 1, 2016.

China and Malaysia on Tuesday signed agreements on railways, energy, defense, and joint development of Malaysia's naval ships, during Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's visit to Beijing.

The deals were signed after talks between Premier Li Keqiang and Najib. They covered areas ranging from infrastructure, agriculture, education, tax, quality inspection to customs and defense.

Describing China and Malaysia as good neighbors, partners and friends, Li said China is willing to work with the Southeast Asian country to boost neighborly cooperation, stability, development and prosperity.

China will link the Belt and Road Initiative with Malaysia's development strategies and build pilot programs for industrial cooperation, Li said.

"China and Malaysia can enhance cooperation in railways, including high-speed rail to strengthen regional connectivity," Li said.

He also called for further cooperation in finance, law enforcement, security and culture, particularly the operating of Xiamen University Malaysian campus.

Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin told reporters after the talks that China plans to join the construction of railways in Malaysia's east coast, and oil and gas pipelines in Sabah.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue, and ASEAN will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017.

Premier Li said China staunchly supports the building of the ASEAN community and its central role in regional cooperation.

China is willing to enhance communication and collaboration with Malaysia for better China-ASEAN relations and regional peace and stability, he said.

Najib said Malaysia-China ties are in the best period in their history, pointing to smooth progress in the joint industrial park in Kuantan and Malacca.

Malaysia will work with China to boost cooperation in trade, investment, railway construction, finance, education and defense to advance relations, Najib said.

He said Malaysia will also enhance relations between ASEAN and China for the development of the region.

Also on Tuesday, China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang met with Najib, who is on an official visit to China from October 31 to November 6.

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Mr. Keqiang suspiciously looks like my advisor here.

Bro, any videos?

 

[TaiShang]

Bro, any videos?

http://english.cctv.com/2016/11/02/VIDEB6T7k0lrcO06MJFDYAOz161102.shtml

http://english.cntv.cn/2016/11/01/VIDEh7ts6xfSjZUcBIjo9zwn161101.shtml

I cannot embed the videos since PDF does not allow.

 

[AndrewJin]

Bro, any videos?

 

[manlion]

Malaysia is a key player in China's OBOR policy. China infrastructure development includes Economic zones, seaports, airports

Johor Baru’s Forest City a Joint venture project between China and Malaysia

 

[AndrewJin]

Malaysia needs new tracks, smoother, safer and faster!

IPOH, Oct 31 — The north-south Electric Train Service (ETS) between Kampar and Ipoh resumed its normal schedule yesterday after a two-day disruption following a cargo train derailment.

Train EG 9247 from Butterworth, Penang, was the first ETS train to pass through the affected stretch, which had been shut down after Friday’sderailment at Km200.3 near the Batu Gajah station.

Originally scheduled to depart for KL Sentral at 1.30pm, it set off from the Ipoh railway station at 3.40pm after receiving clearance from rail authorities.

The disruption saw rail commuters relying on buses provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to ferry them between Kampar and Ipoh railway stations.

They would then continue their journey by train from the stations to their destinations.

A statement from KTMB said however, the train service was expected to experience a 30-minute delay as only one track was opened.

“Thanks to the cooperation and non-stop hard work of KTMB employees, one track has been opened,” it read.

“Passengers who do not want to continue their journey by train can change the dates of their trip or get a refund at the nearest station ticket counter,” it said.

The cargo train, which was drawing 25 empty cement wagons, jumped the track at about 3.15am on Friday as it was travelling from Kuang, Selangor, to Ipoh.

The train’s driver, Mohd Razali Salleh, 46, suffered minor injuries to his right leg and ribs while his assistant Nik Norfarezuan was unhurt.

Two tracks were blocked by the wreckage, resulting in the suspension of rail services between Kampar and Ipoh.

Commuters — some of whom were travelling home for Deepavali — were provided with buses connecting them between the two stations and Batu Gajah.

Earlier this week, KTMB chairman Datuk Nawawi Ahmad said authorities were still investigating the cause of the incident.

He said investigators would only be able to retrieve data from the locomotives after completing the restoration process.

- See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/m...after-two-day-disruption#sthash.snVZ2B22.dpuf

 

[somsak]

It's better to teach them how to fish than give fish.
“授人以鱼，不如授之以渔”。
Such wisdom is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy.
Sustainability of the China-Malaysia bilateral tie is more important than making instant money.

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BATU GAJAH - Having built its regional manufacturing center in Malaysia, the China RailwayRolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) is also planning to expand its operations at the facility withan eye to exploring the ASEAN market.

More significantly, the Chinese top train maker hopes to benefit Malaysia by bringing expertiseand creating opportunities for the local industries.

Located in the town of Batu Gajah, some 200 km from the capital of Kuala Lumpur, the CRRC Rolling Stock Center was designated as the company's manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia.

The ground-breaking ceremony of the 50-acre complex in 2013 was attended by MalaysianPrime Minister Najib Razak. The facility was put into trial run in early 2015 before full operation kicked in last October, according to Li Hong, general manager of the rolling stock center.

The first products built in the rolling stock center, six trains for Malaysia's Electric Train Service(ETS), are already operational. The center is now working on the second order of 15 trains for Ampang Line of the light rapid transit (LRT) network in Kuala Lumpur area, expected to be manufactured by the year-end.

"We now have a stable capacity to manufacture up to 200 carriages per year. We are also building facility for car overhaul service of 150 cars per year," Li told Xinhua.

He said future operations of the rolling stock center would focus on three areas: manufacturing, overhaul as well as service and maintenance.

"On manufacturing, we have the capacity to build trains for major railway, intercity line and urban mass transit; we could build subway cars, LRT cars, as well as for high-speed rail, electric locomotive or even magnetic levitation cars; we could build cars both for meter gauge and standard gauge," he said.

"On overhaul, we are building our facility and operation is expected to start by the year-end orearly next year."

The Malaysian government is working on several plans to expand and renovate its railwaynetwork, on top of which is the cross-border high-speed railway linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

With an estimated cost of over 10 billion U.S. dollars, the project has attracted interest from all major players in the high-speed rail, including China.

"We have taken account the prospect of building high-speed trains in this facility when planning," Li said, "The workshop and the equipment are all capable for high-speed trains."



Localization a priority

Apart from its operation plans, the company has attached great importance to localization in a bid to benefit the locals and the industries.

While training the local employee for their work, the company has adjusted its management system that laid emphasis on incentive to adapt to the local culture. Their effort has already bear fruits.

"More than 80 percent of its total staff and more than 90 percent of the technicians at the production line are locally recruited, as well as two of its four department chiefs," said Li.

"We also have our eyes on the future, we have sent some of the staff to China for studies, fully funded by the company. We hoped that they could strengthen our management team in the future."

For procurement, the rolling stock center has set up an office dedicated to finding, cultivating and supporting local suppliers. According to the company, it now has some 300 local suppliers, ranging from equipment to transportation.

"The purpose of the manufacturing facility here is not simply sending in Chinese technicians to do the manufacturing and producing. We want to help boost local economic development and train local experts in railway transportation," said Li.

@onebyone @somsak @powastick @Mista Anyone can translate?

The topic is "The difference between Thai train and Malaysia train". The rusty one is Thai train. The shiny one is Malaysian train.

 

[AndrewJin]

The topic is "The difference between Thai train and Malaysia train". The rusty one is Thai train. The shiny one is Malaysian train.

How about the new sleeper cars now?
From the videos they look nice....but the question is more about the old tracks and locomotives.

 

[AndrewJin]

It seems that since this August Thai have started to use 115 new sleeping cars manufactured by CRRC.
This is the first ever purchase of passenger cars in 2 decades...
(they did buy locomotives from China in 2013 to gradually replace the damn old loco from US)

Sleeping cars look amazing.....
I will definitely try it next time in Thailand!

Loco from CSR (China South Railway)

Yes, buying new trains can improve a little.
But fundamental change of the railway system can only be achieved by laying new tracks.
Everybody should enjoy the erecting-coin-style smoothness on China Trains!

A Chinese tourist's photos on this new sleeper train

Staff on the train are very helpful
Announcement is in 4 languages, Thai, Chinese, English and French.

Chiang Mai Railway Station

Loco by CSR

Sharp aluminium body

 

[AndrewJin]

Privacy is vital!

LCD screen
All vital information is provided

In the daytime, berths will be folded.

Spotless

@somsak